Best Time to Fly RIC to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Richmond International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
562 flights were scheduled from Richmond (RIC) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 72.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (74% on time) and December the worst month (50%).
The cancellation rate was 6.8% (US average 1.8%).
RIC to EWR on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 72.1% | 93 min | 6.8% | 562 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly RIC to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 749 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.9% | 8.4% | 250 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 58.8% | 12.1% | 91 |
| 6pm–7pm | 64.1% | 8.2% | 331 |
| 7pm–8pm | 35.9% | 20.9% | 67 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on RIC to EWR
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 61.5% | -5.8 pts | 20.1% | 179 |
| All other days | 67.4% | — | 6.6% | 558 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).